Question

MULTIPLE CHOICE!!

Which is a main theme in "Rip Van Winkle"?
enchantment
hypocrisy
innocence
pervasiveness

Which of the following best describes the ideological climate during the American Romanticism movement?
American writers wrote of admiration for their European counterparts.
American writers wrote of the superiority of America to all other nations.
American writers wrote bold and exciting work, reflecting the energy of the country.
American writers wrote plain and simple work, reflecting the lack of morals in the country.

Answer 1

This is just a hunch, but I think the answer to part a is enchantment, because in the story Rip Van Winkle runs from his nagging wife into the forest and falls asleep for twenty years. When he wakes up, however, his punishment is discovered, because he ends up missing out on watching his children grow up, his wife dies, and the American Revolution. However, his life ends up being better after his deep slumber has concluded, because his nagging wife has died, which means he doesn't have to fear her anymore. By process of elimination, I conclude the best answer choice for Part A to be enchantment.